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My son underwent an Orchiectomy yesterday...
My Sailor son is stationed in San Diego, I am in Wisconsin. Last week (Thursday) he noticed a lump in his testicle and saw medical. Yesterday he had an ultrasound, a few hours later he had the testicle removed. He was kept overnight and was going to undergo a CT scan during the night. I haven't talked to him yet today, I'll let him rest another hour.
My question: is it normal to move this fast??? Should I be more concerned than I already am??
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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Navy medical can move very quickly when the doc thinks there is a need. I once went into surgery after an ultrasound, they barely gave me time to call my husband.
You're a mom, you're going to be super-concerned no matter what. Best healing thoughts to him!
I got convalescent leave after my surgery. 30 days just to heal up. He may be eligible for some of that non-chargeable leave once the medical stuff is taken care of.
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Thanks Anti M. The doctor has already mentioned he will recommend 30 days convalescent leave. Too bad he can't come home during that time.. :(
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Yeah, they let me travel the first time, but I didn't have follow-ups and was in Japan alone. They let me go to my parents' home for the holidays because the doc decided travel was less risk than depression! The second time, I just stayed with my husband.
He could ask... exceptions can be made. Sometimes.
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I just spoke to him. CT scan looks good. He'll have follow-up in a week or two. Before any of this happened he had already planned a secret trip home beginning in mid July (bless his heart) he's already purchased a ticket! The doc said he should be able to go home still, he just may need to adjust his plans some. Takes a load off. Maybe I can focus on work today.. :)
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